It's another clear fine day in Hong Kong. I'm at an internet cafe(unfortunately without my camera download cord), while the kids are next door in a games arcade.
Last night, after dinner in a little noodle shop in a side street near the Ladies Market, we went completely upmarket with cocktails at Felix's at the top of the Peninsula Hotel. We had our poshest clothes on (not saying much, but Hannah did change into high-heeled boots on the way, then promptly left her jandals in the taxi!), and I had to say that Bill was 18 to get in, which surprisingly they didn't even blink at. A Fling Sling, Blue Lagoon, Red Devil, and coke later, we were perched alongside the huge picture window, on powder-pink leather seats, looking over the gorgeous harbour with the movers and shakers of Hong Kong. We were fabulous! Watched the light show, although we couldn't hear the music inside. Lots of the buildings, in addition to their usual dazzling display, have huge Christmas light displays, of Santa, reindeers, stars, wisemen - you name it, Hong Kong has it!
Of course we all had to experience the loos with the views before leaving, to the total contrast of the Ladies night market. Not a lot of purchasing surprisingly - I think we are all saving room for the silk market in Beijing - but Charlotte managed a couple of Tshirts, and Bill bought 3 different packs of Uno, and a PSP case with headphones that don't work.
This morning we had the promised sleep in. I was awake at 6.30 of course, so had a read for a bit, then went for a walk and found myself in the middle of an early morning produce market, with little butcheries and fish shops down the side. You would love it Jiggs, all the housewives haggling for the day's fresh food. We had bought rolls and muffins for breakfast in our rooms, so I added some tomatoes and bananas, and went back to wake the kids...
Checkout was a bit of a mission for Bill - his bag has lost both handles, so he only has the pullalong handle, and he now has only one wheel as well! Definitely looking for a new bag in the market.
Yum cha at the London Restaurant, the only Europeans in the place yet again. It was great, managed 3 steamers of bau.
We have just been and had a look around the jade market before coming here. When the team have had enough fun gaming we will wander over to the Peninsula for afternoon tea, then off to the airport. We are all so excited about seeing Kate tonight.
Last night, after dinner in a little noodle shop in a side street near the Ladies Market, we went completely upmarket with cocktails at Felix's at the top of the Peninsula Hotel. We had our poshest clothes on (not saying much, but Hannah did change into high-heeled boots on the way, then promptly left her jandals in the taxi!), and I had to say that Bill was 18 to get in, which surprisingly they didn't even blink at. A Fling Sling, Blue Lagoon, Red Devil, and coke later, we were perched alongside the huge picture window, on powder-pink leather seats, looking over the gorgeous harbour with the movers and shakers of Hong Kong. We were fabulous! Watched the light show, although we couldn't hear the music inside. Lots of the buildings, in addition to their usual dazzling display, have huge Christmas light displays, of Santa, reindeers, stars, wisemen - you name it, Hong Kong has it!
Of course we all had to experience the loos with the views before leaving, to the total contrast of the Ladies night market. Not a lot of purchasing surprisingly - I think we are all saving room for the silk market in Beijing - but Charlotte managed a couple of Tshirts, and Bill bought 3 different packs of Uno, and a PSP case with headphones that don't work.
This morning we had the promised sleep in. I was awake at 6.30 of course, so had a read for a bit, then went for a walk and found myself in the middle of an early morning produce market, with little butcheries and fish shops down the side. You would love it Jiggs, all the housewives haggling for the day's fresh food. We had bought rolls and muffins for breakfast in our rooms, so I added some tomatoes and bananas, and went back to wake the kids...
Checkout was a bit of a mission for Bill - his bag has lost both handles, so he only has the pullalong handle, and he now has only one wheel as well! Definitely looking for a new bag in the market.
Yum cha at the London Restaurant, the only Europeans in the place yet again. It was great, managed 3 steamers of bau.
We have just been and had a look around the jade market before coming here. When the team have had enough fun gaming we will wander over to the Peninsula for afternoon tea, then off to the airport. We are all so excited about seeing Kate tonight.
Sounds as though it has been hot at home. I hope every one is well, and people's holidays are going well. Love to you all xxxx
Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove to Katie!!!!!!
Jandals wont be needed in Beijing. Beautiful sunny days predicted but a high of 1. Never mind! Keep having a fabulous time.
Eve came home at lunch and had her 1st walk[no probs at all] after work.
Love to All!!!!!!!!!!!!!! G